Buddy Love has quickly became one of our favorite new(ish) brands! It is always full of life, color, personality and pizazz with a touch of a stylish boho vibe. They are always pieces that you can dress up or down and feel amazing in. Founders Grayson DiFonzo and her husband Buddy, draw inspiration from their love of travel, family, craftsmanship and design, to curate a mix of clothing with the real woman in mind. With a touch of Southern flare and a carefree aesthetic, they have created a destination for women in every facet of life. This inspired them to design a full expression of the brand through their three lines: BuddyLove, BuddyLove Basics and Izzy & Lola. And did I mention that I met Grayson, the owner and she is just as sweet and adorable as the clothing she designs. We are smitten.

And here is a few of our latest arrivals of the Spring 2017 collection…

Yes, ladies. That’s right. By unanimous decision, we have deemed this dress “the best maxi of all time”. It is fab-u-lous. The lace is amazing, the colors are to die for and the underlining is a romper! The shorts are a tad short and sassy, but with the lace overlay, we say go for it girl! And maybe the best part is it’s only $66! Lets just take a moment and soak in it’s goodness. 🙂

So, we just can’t get enough of the casual, cute and comfy basic tee. And while this look is in style, lets run with it! Am I right? Who doesn’t love to throw on a tee and go? Let me tell you my friends, we have found the perfect tee. Meet Z SUPPLY. The fabric is sooooo soft and the endless amount of colors are perfection. This is not your average t-shirt folks. It’s a great stand alone piece and its the exact thing you are always looking for to layer and a smooth transition from day to night, in any season. Its an effortless, chic look and we are totally digging it!

Did we mention these shirts have been seen on every celebrity from Kate Hutson to Rihanna?

Here’s a quick overview from the Z Supply website…

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Comfortable. Essential. Chic. We have designed a line of easygoing essentials to seamlessly intermix with any wardrobe. Laid-back and relaxed, these fashion basics make the smoothest transition from day to night, in any season. Whether out and about or just lounging around, our pieces hold the secret to looking uniquely and effortlessly chic. Our collection is found in specialty boutiques nationwide.

OUR FABRIC

Soft. Subtle. Unique. Our fabrics are made from the finest blend of soft and subtle threads, designed for casual simplicity and a relaxed feel. We operate our own dye houses to create exclusive washes that customize each piece and ensure superior quality. With signature dyes and fabrics that are light and breathable, it’s clear why our pieces become closet staples.

Our Blogger Spotlight this week is Abby Smith from Twist Me Pretty blog. Twist Me Pretty is a lifestyle and beauty blog. She is a wife and mother of four and has been blogging since 2011. Abby has a passion for beauty and fashion and loves sharing her personal styling tips. Her blog has over 150 hairstyle tutorials, makeup tips, fashion tips, and about her everyday life. Before her blog, she did not know a lot about styling hair so she learned from YouTube videos. She said “thanks to YouTube I was able to get a proper education ha and decided to share what I’d learned with the five people who read my little craft blog!” She wants women of all ages to feel empowered and confident in their own skin. We love her vision on life and her style. She has quick and easy hair tutorials and styling tips for busy moms that still want to look fashion forward with little time.

Check out her quick and easy fishtail updo tutorial if your pushed for time but still want to look cute and put together!

So, normally we eat pretty healthy around my house…..normally? Tonight was not the case. I didn’t have anything to cook and last minute came up with what I’m going to call Loaded BACON Mac N Cheese. It was the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth! Not kidding.

Boil 8 oz noodles

Fry 6 slices bacon

Cook 1 lb hamburger meat (optional. the bacon is a mus)

In a sauce pan combine 3 tb butter, 1/4 c AP flour and 2.5 cups of milk, 2.5 cups of cheese and a handful of green onions. (I may have left in a little bacon grease too ?) Sprinkle kosher salt to taste.

A good denim top has become one of my personal must have items. They are extremely versatile and can be styled with pretty much any and everything! Take note that I did say a “good” denim top. 🙂 I have found that all denim tops are not created equal! If not careful, they can look cheap and very dated. But do not fret! Because we have the perfect ones in stock right now! Here are a few looks that we put together.

This is one of my favorite ways to wear a denim top. All of those sleeveless summer dresses that you thought you had to retire for fall? Not anymore! Just throw on a denim top over and you are good to go!

Ok. Let me just say, this skirt is ah-mazing! Who would have thought a good ole denim shirt would look so fabulous with a TULLE skirt! Yes, Mam! You can add a denim top with almost any skirt, casual or formal and it completely changes the look up. Love this!

Here is a good way to keep those white jeans around after labor day! No longer do you have to abide by those silly rules! You can pair any vest over a denim top and it will look perfectly put together.

This last look is simple, chic and comfortable. We did black leggings, a long white cami, boots and yes, a denim top! Which is your favorite?

How is it possible that my baby is now a one year old? We went for a real life, super casual photo shoot for his one year old pictures. I love the ones of the boys on the tractors in their play clothes! As always, Abby Caroline Photography did AHHH-MAZING! Love them all!

We introduce to you one of our newest brands BuddyLove Clothing Label. They take the knowledge of what customers want, what styles are best sellers and what is on trend, put it all together and then design their dream collection each season. Their style is flirty with a southern feel. We love the versatility of each style BuddyLove creates. Moms and daughters can wear the same style but the mom wear as a tunic with skinny jeans and the daughter wear as a dress! We just placed a Reorder with them because everything sold out so fast! We love the Lola Tunic Tiffany is modeling. The feathered print has gorgeous colors in it for fall. We hope you give BuddyLove a chance like we did because you will fall in love with their style and forever be a fan!

We are so excited about our blogger spotlight this week featuring blogger Emily Gemma from the blog The Sweetest Thing.We love her style and everything about her! We are sure many of you have seen her all over Pinterest and have pinned many of her inspiring outfits. Emily has a cute and classy sense of style. She is also amazing at doing hair and makeup.

Emily has great tutorials on hair care, extensions, curling, etc. She also has great make-up tips and her favorite products. One our favorite things about her is she is honest with her readers about stores, products and so much more!

We love that she loves bright colors, prints, and lots of jewelry. She is the perfect blogger to follow when you find yourself in a rut. Her posts give inspiration to create new and unique outfits with pieces you already have in your closet. For daily posts and style tips follow her on Instagram at emilyanngemma.

In our search for a new denim line to carry at Ally B we knew we were seeking a brand that was on trend, had an amazing fit and at a reasonable price. It’s every girls dream right? Let me tell you, it was not an easy task! We scoured the web and walked our little tooshies off all over the Atlanta Apparel Mart for this perfect denim brand. After viewing many different brands all roads lead back to Articles of Society. They were everything we were looking for. Our most favorite part is that they offer several fits for different body types. So they are not a one style fits all type of jean. They offer different rises, different length and different styles for everyone. The second thing was the fabric. Oooooh, the fabric! It’s so soft, lightweight and has the perfect amount of stretch to fit everywhere it is suppose to. Here’s a brief fit guide to give you an idea.

Please come by and feel and try these for yourself! We can’t wait to hear everyone’s feedback! Muah!

Here is a bit more about the company from their website…

Articles of Society has adopted a unique role in the premium denim industry as the first brand to offer consumers superior jeans at an affordable price. The company launched in 2012 after recognizing this missing element in the denim market and refusing to compromise quality for value.

With it’s headquarters based in downtown Los Angeles, Articles of Society uses the same high-quality fabrics, fit standards and craftsmanship as its contenders, whose jeans retail for up to four times the price. As veterans in the denim industry with prior ties to Hudson, Antik Denim, Theory and Vince, the AOS team brings a wealth of insider knowledge and practicality to the business, lending the company a significant edge over its industry peers.

Since its launch, Articles of Society has taken the denim market by storm, selling at major retail locations across the world and garnering the attention of industry professionals and experts. The Brand satisfies a fashionable, budget-conscious generation with denim that is cutting-edge, versatile, and above all iconic.